Route from Rugby to County Durham
The distance between Rugby and County Durham is 187 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Driving directions from Rugby to County Durham
What's the expense of traveling from Rugby to County Durham by car?
The trip fueled by petrol comes to £32.5. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £16.25 (£32.5/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.83 (£32.5/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £8.13 (£32.5/4).
To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:
Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 187.28 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 187.28 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 22.7 liters of fuel needed.
Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 22.7 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £32.5.
In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Rugby to County Durham amounts to £32.5.
There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:
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Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.
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Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.
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Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.
Diesel cost from Rugby to County Durham.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.25 £ (20.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.83 £ (20.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.13 £ (20.5/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Rugby to County Durham
The second route from Rugby to the County Durham is 204.96 miles and takes 3 hours and 58 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Rugby to County Durham by car?
The cheapest route from Rugby to County Durham is the first suggested route (187mi, 3h 11min) and costs 32.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Rugby to County Durham is the second suggested route (205mi, 3h 58min) and costs 35.5 £.
For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).
How to get from Rugby to County Durham?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 187mi (distance from Rugby to County Durham) and its duration is 3h 11min. The slowest route is 205mi, and its duration is 3h 58min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rugby to County Durham by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rugby to County Durham. It provides driving directions from Rugby to County Durham, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rugby - County Durham route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.
In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Rugby to County Durham with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Rugby located?
Rugby is located in Warwickshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Rugby has coordinates 52.3708780o,-1.2650320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rugby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of County Durham?
County Durham is located in Durham county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. County Durham has coordinates 54.7752500o,-1.5848520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of County Durham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.